{"product_id":"moldavite-ldg-copper-pendant-21-17g-marouskovo-pole","title":"Moldavite \u0026 LDG Copper Pendant | 21.17g | Marouskovo Pole","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--sticky-padding-top)\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA commanding handcrafted \u003cstrong\u003ecopper wire-wrapped pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e combining an impressive \u003cstrong\u003e21.17 gram natural Moldavite\u003c\/strong\u003e with warm golden \u003cstrong\u003eLibyan Desert Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e. This substantial statement piece has a bold teardrop silhouette and exceptionally intricate metalwork that frames the natural stones like a miniature work of sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe centrepiece is a large, deep green Moldavite presented with its natural surface fully exposed. Dense etched grooves, radiating textures, rounded pits and rugged sculptural relief extend across the broad face of the glass. The darker central areas create a dramatic appearance, while the thinner margins reveal lighter green translucency when held against strong illumination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale honey-yellow Libyan Desert Glass is incorporated behind and alongside the Moldavite, becoming visible around the upper and lower edges of the setting. Its warmer, softly translucent colour provides a beautiful contrast to the Moldavite’s dark green tones. The pairing brings together two naturally formed desert and impact-related glasses in a visually striking composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth stones are enclosed within an elaborate antiqued-copper framework. The substantial teardrop-shaped border is constructed from layered wire and finished with repeated branching wraps resembling tiny leaves or feathers. These finely worked details continue around the entire perimeter, creating a rich decorative edge while securely supporting the stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweeping polished copper lines cross the front of the Moldavite in graceful curves, following rather than concealing its natural form. Near the top, the wires gather into flowing botanical flourishes, while additional scrolls decorate the shoulders of the pendant. The contrast between bright copper highlights and the darker oxidized framework gives the design exceptional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is finished with the same level of care, revealing another richly textured face of the Moldavite and further views of the Libyan Desert Glass. Long structural wires form an open cradle across the stones, allowing their natural surfaces and varying translucency to remain visible. The pendant is completed with a large, closely coiled double-wire bail suitable for accommodating a substantial chain or cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Moldavite alone weighing \u003cstrong\u003e21.17 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is an exceptionally substantial and distinctive piece of wearable mineral art. Its generous proportions, dramatic natural texture, contrasting golden Libyan Desert Glass and highly detailed copper work combine to create a truly memorable, one-of-a-kind pendant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Moldavite, LDG, and Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoldavite Locality: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMarouskovo Pole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMoldavite Weight: 21.17g\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"559\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEach piece comes with a certificate of authenticity tied to a money-back guarantee.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eWhat is Moldavite \u0026amp; where is it from?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoldavite is a rare tektite or meteoric glass, caused by an asteroid impact 15 million years ago. The intense, 10,000°C+ temperatures of the strike vapourised the asteroid, target rock and sand, flinging the molten substance high into the atmosphere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the impact zone in Germany some 300km away, it landed back to earth in what is now the Czech Republic and as it flew, it cooled and solidified into translucent green, glass-like droplets of various shapes and sizes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is said that only 1% of what had originally fallen is still intact to this day and the estimates of the total amount of Moldavite remaining is under 300 tonnes. In comparison with gold or diamonds, this makes Moldavite 1000x rarer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e99% of all Moldavite is found in a small area in the southern part of the Czech Republic. It can be found on the surface but the highly prized, well-preserved specimens are found up to 6 metres underground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMoldavite NZ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoldavite NZ is a small family business and collectors hub based in New Zealand. We are the only exclusive Moldavite dealer in the Southern Hemisphere. We source all of our Moldavite directly through our family and trusted contacts in the Czech Republic. All of our Moldavite and jewellery is guaranteed for authenticity by a 100% money-back guarantee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Moldavite NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55455075664163,"sku":"DV826P4","price":1095.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/IMG_0154_e8a68271-1734-4604-b739-712821191592.jpg?v=1786400653","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/moldavite-ldg-copper-pendant-21-17g-marouskovo-pole","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}